Holk Hogan’s legacy that Dana White remembered

Dana White, President and CEO of UFC, remembered the fight for the struggle Hulk Hogan On the night of Thursday after death in Florida.

White appeared on Fox News “Jesse Wattez is playing” And reflected on the appearance of Hogan at the Republican National Convention. He said he was in the Kid Rock Holding, waiting to take the stage when Hogan asked to talk to him.

“Hulk Hogan grabbed me and asked if he could talk to me for a second,” White said. “And he pulled me sideways, and I will never forget the conversation we had spent on that night.

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Hulk Hogan breaks his shirt in front of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the campaign in Madison -Skver -Harden on October 27, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

“He was a good man. He was special. He loved the president, and obviously he loved America.”

White gave credit to Hogan, Muhammad Ali, Don King and the fighting world of sports and sports entertainment of this era for helping to shape what is UFC today.

“What today UFC and the things I have done to build it all has a small piece of all these guys and their businesses,” White added.

Clearwater police said the officials had been summoned to a heartfelt arrest at the Hogan House. The professional fighter was taken to the hospital and died about an hour later. Hogan was 71.

Hogan’s death has directed pulsations around the world of sports entertainment. White was just one of the dozen people who paid tribute to the WWE icon during the day.

“Wwe upset to find out what WWE Hall of Famer Hogan has passed away,” WWE said in a statement. “One of the most famous pop -culture figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

Trump remembers “great friend” Hogan as “possible” all the way “after the tragic death of the icon

Dana White appears before Donald Trump will come to the rally on the eve of the 60th presidential inauguration on January 19, 2025 in Washington. (Matt Rurke/AP)

“WWE spreads their condolences to the family, friends and supporters of Hogan.”

A statement was issued on Instagram Hogan page.

“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we have lost the legend,” the statement reads. “Our favorite Terry Bolea, known all over the world as Hulk Hogan, has passed away today surrounded by his loved ones.

“At this time of sadness, we ask that everyone, please respect the privacy of his family and friends. Can we all console in the wonderful memories he left for millions of fans around the world, whose life he has touched more than four decades. He will miss but never forgotten.”

Hogan was a hero more than in a life that changed his struggle several times; First, when he slammed Andre Giant on Wrestlemania III, and again when he turned on the supporters and equated to the new world order in the World Wrestling Championships.

Hulk Hogan poses during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Radio -Radio Music Hall on August 30, 2006 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Decrow, File)

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He was six -time Champion WWEWon the royal hum twice and was put into the WWE Fame Hall in 2005 and as a NWO member in 2020. He was also a six -time WCW champion and a IWGP champion in the new Japan.

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